I had a rough weekend. Rather than dwell on the past, I am going to focus on the future. I know that I have to get myself in the frame of mind to be happy first. These thoughts are not new. The first time I remember hearing them was in the Sound of Music. Most recently, I have been reading "Excuse Me, Your Life is Waiting". This book also teaches that you feel better and attract more positive things in your life by being happy, even if you have to will yourself happy. So, maybe Julie Andrews was onto something when she said "I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad" (did you sing that line too? Bet it made you smile :) ). In the spirit of forcing myself to vibrate at a more positive level here are some of my favorite things. In no particular order:
Peanut Butter, shoes, butterflies, sheets that are fresh out of the dryer, traveling, warm woolly blankets, crocheting, cashmere, Auntie Deany's hot chocolate, reading a really good book (might I recommend the Hunger Games?), snuggling with the man, laughing with the besties, bonding with my mom, hanging out with my dad, hugs from loved ones, bubble baths, my shoe closet, candles, good movies, fresh lavender, lilies, Intervention, antique pins, a great glass of wine, cheese, the zoo, the botanical garden, museum days.
Perhaps it is the power of suggestion, but after thinking about these things, I really do feel happier.
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